First Christian Church
ABC
The Atlas of Bartholomew Culture (ABC) is a digital tool that brings together new and existing resources to help residents, stakeholders, and decision-makers navigate the histories, stories, and contexts of culturally significant places across Bartholomew County. Increasing access to this type of information on a single platform will tell the stories of the buildings and places that make Columbus special, and help members of our community understand their value and the important place they have in Columbus’ future.
Mill Race Park
Progressive Preservation
Progressive Preservation projects and events demonstrate that we have a community dedicated to keeping our cultural heritage active and relevant. This work is aligned toward three main goals:
Identify significant cultural resources in threat and advocate for their proper care;
Work to inform communities about the existence, significance, and condition of cultural resources;
Leverage our network to assist owners and managers in caring for cultural resources.
Southside Elementary
Progressive Preservation Talks
2022
July 12
Progressive Preservation Talks Kickoff
with Tiffany Tolbert and Marsh Davis
2023
March 20
with Randy Mason
April 22
with Louis Joyner and Daniel Ostroff
+ tour of First Christian Church
July 17
Schools Edition: Lillian Schmitt Elementary
with Glenda Winders
December 5
Schools Edition: Mabel McDowell School
with Glenda Winders
2024
February 28
Downtown Black Heritage Sites Project
April 10
Schools Edition: Northside Middle School
with Glenda Winders
September 24
Schools Edition: Parkside Elementary School
with Glenda Winders
2025
January 30
Schools Edition: Richards Elementary School
with Glenda Winders
May 29
Schools Edition: CSA Lincoln Elementary
with Glenda Winders
June 19
Black Heritage Trail Ribbon Cutting Celebration
September 11
Book Edition: Everything Eventually Connects
with Cranbrook Art Museum
September 16
Bartholomew County Jail
with Curt DeClue
September 23
Schools Edition: Smith Elementary
with Glenda Winders
November 4
Book Edition: What a Building Does
with Niall Cronin and Phillip Cox
2026
January 29
Schools Edition: Southside Elementary
with Glenda Winders
Progressive Preservation Talks with Glenda Winders